Tag: 19th century

American Federal sofa in the Sheraton style is this week’s favorite local discovery. Dating about 1810-20’s, this piece was created at the height of elegance in this era. Often referred to a the goldenContinue reading

A small gilt Italian sconce , 19th century in the rococo style with leafage outlines. An eglomise’ reverse painted glass above is painted with a gilt basket on a rich blue ground. The cartouche formContinue reading

This powerful pair or neo-classic urns are French of the later 19th century. a bacchanal is the apparent theme with full details of grapes, grape leaves, and putti playing. These are excellent castings withContinue reading

Dutch fishing boats here have been attributed to R. P. Bonington (1801-1828), and later, the school of Garneray (1783-1857). Our work is initialed RPB on the dock stringers. Let me set aside these attributions andContinue reading

This delicate French Louis XV dressing table, 18th or early 19th century, is fully decorated with exotic veneers and brass pulls and feet. Side compartments are accessed by lifting lids while the center lid goesContinue reading

. This has been professional relined and nicely reframed. This work has been cleaned and restored with thin over-painting to fill the usual craquelure. Ready to hang and display. 22″ x 28″ overall. 19thContinue reading

Oil on canvas of an English inlet at low tide with fishing boats at the shore. Signed lower left “Bilbie” and dated 1883. This large and colorful scene is possibly the best and largest workContinue reading

British man o’ war returns to port in strong winds under reduced sail. This oil on canvas includes all of the treats we like including the pilot boat #10, a lighthouse, flags flying, a fortContinue reading

19th century Chinese marine painting shows an American clipper ship as it approaches Hong Kong harbor. Local ships are at the right with Hong Kong in distant view. The American flag flies proudly atContinue reading

Old Paris porcelain urns in neoclassical form, Paris, circa 1840’s. These are a proper mantle pair. The landscape and architectural scenes are hand painted on both sides with gilt overglaze. Minor old repair,Continue reading

Superb, large , 13.5″ tall Japanese porcelain vases show exquisite finely drawn decoration in gilt and gray over iron red against a white ground. These are an opposing pair from either side. ShownContinue reading

A 19th century English painting in oil on canvas of the Spring countryside. A rain has left a damp road leading to the cottages beyond. It’s time to visit. Gilt ornate framing. H. 26″, w.Continue reading

French rosewood folding top games table with candle corners above slender cabriole legs with trifid feet. When open, the dark red embossed leather top is shown. When closed, the rosewood top shows light woodContinue reading

Fine set of six late 18th or early 19th century carved mahogany with leafage carved crests on pierced and molded splats above well covered slip seats on square tapered legs with stretchers. The maker carefullyContinue reading

Group of three Chinese lacquer small tray tables, 19th century, all with tray tops but each different otherwise. A nice stack, overall height, 28.5″, 18.5″, d. 14. To be sold together, $595 for all three.Continue reading

A 19th century Senna rug with finest knotting. These feel like sandpaper if you brush across the pile in one direction. Age and use is evident here (minor losses) but not great distraction from thisContinue reading

This 19th century English oil on wood panel is of a tavern scene depicting an artist who has just drawn a picture of a dozing patron for the amusement of his audience. Professionally cleanedContinue reading

English oak and Sheffield silver appointed drinks service tray, circa 1900. Of especially nice workmanship, having a central silver plaque for engraving your crest or monogram, the removable tray also has silver ball feet. Later,Continue reading

An unusual etagere, mahogany, circa 1810-30’s for your books or as display. This is the only one I’ve seen that has vertical dividers, usually for sheet music, below. Typical evidences of shrinkage. H. 66″,w. 19″,Continue reading

This elegant pair of English platters, circa 1810, featuring most superb decoration. Done as Chinese scenes, the figures have western faces. A Dutch ship is shown in the ocean beyond. Minor reinforcement to decoration. 9.25″ xContinue reading

, a pottery-like ware that is composed of rather soft clay with a hard glaze finish. This rare pair of lidded urns with ram head handles includes detailed and finely painted scenes of dancing andContinue reading

Bed warming pan, 18th or early 19th century. Fill the pan bowl with hot coals from your fireplace. Then place the pan between the sheets in a sliding motion to warm them briefly. Never aContinue reading

A superb early 19th century English portrait of a young mother and her child done in oil on canvas is framed in a deeply coved gilt period frame with carved leafage rims. The painting wasContinue reading

Charming and elegant rococo scene with these French brass bouillote or game table lamps, late 18th or early 19th century. This is a companion pair with minor differences. Each is complete with aContinue reading

A favorite as a coffee table, this 19th century Chinoiserie mache’ tray has a later base added to produce this convenient low table. The chocolate colored lacquer-work finish is fully decorated with a giltContinue reading

A painted Japanese folding screen with costumed figures against a garden scene with distant seas is sure to add drama to your room. 19th century, overall wear. There are hangers in place for a wallContinue reading